Judge Philosophies
ACU-Annah Samdi - ACU
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AJ Edwards (He/Him) - LSUS
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Abby Yasko - Jeff State
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Abby Weiss - ACU
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Adam Naiser - LEE
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Addison Wells - UJ
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Alaina Atnip - LSUS
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Alex Vanoy - Jeff State
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Alex Mills - A-State
!!!!!IPDA!!!!!
As for the affirmative and negative,you really cannot go wrong with me in terms of what kinds of arguments I like or dislike as long as they are both reasonable and fair.That being said, I really enjoy out of the box arguments or those that have huge impacts. When it comes to weighing mechanisms just keep it simple, I'd rather hear more about the actual topic than the fw.
I'm pretty much chill with anything in the round, just be nice to one another and debate! :)?
Alex Gibson - LTU
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Amber Lewis - ORU
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Angel Gonzalez Garcia - Jeff State
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Anna Voth - ACU
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Anthony Copeland - LTU
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Anthony McMullen (he/him) - UCA
Experience
I competed in IPDA for the University of Arkansas (20002005) and have coached at the University of Central Arkansas since 2007. Most of my experience is in IPDA, and that shapes how I evaluate rounds. Im also a licensed attorney and spent seven years working for the Arkansas Court of Appeals, where my job was to evaluate arguments with real-world consequences. I consider myself a policymaker judge, which means I approach the round as if Im deciding whether the resolution should be adopted in the real world based on its practical merits.
General Philosophy
I strongly prefer to decide rounds on the merits of the resolution. However, if a debater shows that fairness or structure has been meaningfully compromised, I will evaluate theory or procedural argumentsbut the bar is high. Theory arguments must be clearly structured (interpretation, violation, standards, and voters) and well explained. I default to reasonability over competing interpretations and expect to see real, round-specific abuse rather than abstract or hypothetical violations. One conditional advocacy is fine by default, but multiple conditional worlds require strong justification. If theory restores fairness or protects the structure of the round, Ill vote on it. If it feels like a technical trap, I wont.
Impact Calculus and Rebuttals
Final speeches should focus on impact calculus. Dont just extend your argumentscompare them. Tell me why your impacts matter more. If you're arguing that your world is bigger, faster, more probable, or more ethical, make that analysis explicit.
No new arguments in rebuttals. You may extend previous claims and bring in additional evidence to support them, but entirely new arguments or impacts introduced for the first time in the final speech will not be considered.
Delivery and Organization
Speed hurts more than it helps. Think podcast at 1.5x speedthats about as fast as I can comfortably process. I wont vote on what I cant understand, and in forms of debate that discourse speed and spreading, I will penalize it even if I catch everything. Id much rather hear three strong, developed arguments than six rushed ones.
I do flow the round, but I care more about clarity, structure, and impact comparison than technical line-by-line coverage. Pointing out that your opponent dropped an argument is fine, but that by itself wont win the round on its own. You must explain why that dropped argument matters within the broader context of the debate.
Framework and Evaluation
Weighing mechanisms are not required. If you think one helps you frame the round, feel free to offer it. If not, I will default to a preponderance of the evidence standardwhichever side provides the more persuasive and well-supported world should win.
Cross-Ex and POIs
I listen to cross-examination and Points of Information and consider them part of the round. However, these tools are most effective when used to set up your next speech. If you get a key concession or back your opponent into a corner, make sure you follow up on it and tell me why it matters.
Topicality and Disclosure
I will vote on topicality when it is well explained and clearly tied to fairness or ground loss. I give the affirmative the benefit of the doubt when their interpretation aligns with framers intent. If the resolution is straightforward, no disclosure is required. If the resolution is metaphorical or unusually vague, disclosure is encouraged. While I wont penalize a team for failing to disclose, I willdisqualify a team for giving a false or misleading disclosure.
Kritiks
I am open to kritiks, but dont assume Im fluent in the literature. Please walk me through the link, impact, and alternative in clear, accessible language. Im more receptive to kritiks that challenge real-world assumptions or harms than to those that only critique debate as an institution. While I still prefer to vote on the merits of the resolution, I will evaluate a K if it is well-developed and contextualized within the round.
Evidence
I value quality over quantity. A well-explained statistic or quotation is more persuasive than a long string of uncontextualized data. Paraphrased evidence is fine as long as it is accurate and clearly connected to your claims.
Professionalism and Courtesy
Debate is a competitive activity, but it should also be respectful. You dont need to thank me profusely or perform gratitude, but I do expect debaters to treat each other with courtesy. Rudeness, sarcasm, or dismissiveness toward your opponent will hurt your speaker points and my impression of your argumentation.
Humor is welcome when appropriate. If the topic is lighthearted, a well-timed joke or clever phrasing can enhance your presentation. Just keep it respectful, and dont let humor become a substitute for substance.
Final Thought
Your job is to help me write a ballot. I appreciate smart choices, organized thinking, and meaningful clash. Help me understand your advocacy, show me why its preferable, and do so with clarity, strategy, and respect.
Anthony Cotton - ORU
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Austin Wilson - UU
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Bethany Inman - DBU
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Billy Owens (he/him) - LTU
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Blake Denney - Jeff State
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Blakely Rudolph - Whitworth
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CJ Longino - LSUS
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Caleb Starkey - UU
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Candy Lui - ACU
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Caris Gray - LEE
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Carl Colmenares (He/Him) - UARK
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Carter Schrum - UU
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Cassie Kutev - LEE
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Celeste Riley-Norman - Whitworth
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Chloe Brownell (she/her) - ACU
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Christina Smith - A-State
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Claire Carter - MSU
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Claire Green - MSU
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Collin Kyle - BPCC
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DOUGLAS REHM (he/his) - USM
Daisy Rehbock (She/Her) - UARK
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Daniel Davis (He/Him) - LSUS
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Dayton Thomas - DBU
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Deb Teressa - Whitworth
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Diana Weilbacher - ACU
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Diego Moreno - LEE
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Elias Perry - LEE
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Elisaveta Koshcheyeva - Jeff State
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Elizabeth Friedman - DBU
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Ellie Mohajerin - ACU
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Emily Hammond - DBU
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Emily McDonald - ACU
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Emma Murdock - Montana
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Emma Catanese - Jeff State
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Emma Jaax - ACU
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Emma Jaramillo - LEE
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Emmitt Antwine - LTU
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Ethan Schmidt (he/they) - MTSU
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Faith Behrens - UU
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Fernando Penate-Chavez - LPDA
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Grace VanLiere (she/her) - UU
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Gracyn McGathy - ACU
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Grayson Harris - UU
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Hadley Adkison (She/Her) - UARK
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Hailey Pasley - ACU
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Hannah Morris (She/Her) - UARK
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Hannah Daniels - MSU
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Hayley Keys - UU
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Heather Johnson (she/her) - ACU
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Hettie Peek - UU
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Hunter Sullivan (He/Him) - LSUS
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Ileana Mocciola - ACU
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Jaci Sabatini (They/Them) - UARK
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Jack Van Dyke (He/They) - UARK
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Jackie Garcia-Torres - ACU
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Jackson Csoma - BPCC
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Jake Peace - ACU
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James Jovicich - UARK
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Jenny Link - UU
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Jerry McCauley - LEE
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Jessi Boaz (she/her) - ACU
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Jessica Rogers - MTSU
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Joe Garretson - UU
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Joe Mego - MTSU
Joe Ganakos - LEE
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Jon Smith - A-State
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Jordan Rainbolt - BPCC
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Joshua Collum - UU
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Joshua Nielsen - UU
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Joshua Evans - ORU
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Jovanni Arellano - LEE
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Juniper Chambon (They/Them) - UARK
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Kailee Carter - LTU
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Kaitlynn Sweeney - LTU
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Kale Rector (He/Him) - LSUS
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Kash Blakely - LEE
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Katelyn Ah Puck - DBU
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Katie Peery - Cumberland
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Kelsea Abston - ACU
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Kendrick Kruskie - LTU
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Kim Dial (She/Her) - UARK
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Kimberly Truong - LEE
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Konrad Zwierzchowski - UJ
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Laney Aguilar - ACU
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Lauren Dial (she/her) - UARK
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Lexie Rouse - USM
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Linley Brown - LEE
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Liz Jacobs - Whitworth
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Lori Welch - Whitworth
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Luke Thurmon (He/Him) - UARK
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Madalyn Ramirez - DBU
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Madison Plaisance - LTU
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Maggie Phillips - MSU
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Maisyn Price (She/Her) - UU
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Matheo Vergara - ACU
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Matt Ritchie - ACU
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Matthew Gedeon (He/Him) - LSUS
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Meeyah Davis - ACU
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Megan Niju - UU
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Megan Murphy - BPCC
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Megan Dial (She/Her) - UARK
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Michael Isaac - UCA
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Mike Ingram - Whitworth
UNLIMITED...POWER!!!!!
Mo Sparks - UU
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Mollie McLeod - ACU
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Nate Goldstein - LTU
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Nathan Cooper - Whitworth
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Nathan Mustapha - LEE
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Nathaniel Cloyd - UJ
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Neel Patel - LTU
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Olivia Rivera - USM
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Olivia Shaw - UU
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Paavan Atluri (He/Him) - UARK
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Preston Langley - BPCC
This is a test
Priscilla Guerra - LEE
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Rainey Page - A-State
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Rebecca Korf - Whitworth
Bears.
Rebecca Currie - LEE
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Rigo Ruiz - LEE
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Riia Yazepova - Whitworth
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Riyanna Kennedy - LEE
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Rufina Gonzalez - LEE
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Ryan Wagy - UU
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Rylee Walter - Whitworth
I don't like moths.
Sahori Hernandez-Quinones (she/her) - ACU
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Sam Stevens - UU
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Sanjay Philip - Whitworth
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Sebastian Blancas - DBU
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Shai Moore - USM
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Shane Tendo - UU
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Shelby Kutev - LEE
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Sheridan Brawner - ACU
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Shimi Yandell - UU
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Sitansh Rajput - LPDA
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Skya Brandon - UJ
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Somer Shannon - A-State
IPDA Judge Philosophy
Stephanie Newberry - ACU
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Tabitha Keylon - UU
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Tamil Kayode-Adele - ACU
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Tengis Murunbaatar - Whitworth
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Todd Roskop - DBU
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Tory McCoy - LSUS
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Tucker Wilson - Montana
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UoC-Justin Durbin - Cumberland
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Vanessa Jones - LEE
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Vy Bui - BPCC
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Zoe Leatherwood - UU
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